The delay in refiling, after removing defects, can be condoned only if the Tribunal is satisfied that there was reasonable and justifiable cause for not refiling the appeal on time – Govardhan Nirman Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Vaibhav Khandelwal and Anr. – NCLAT New Delhi

Hon’ble NCLAT held that the delay has to be tested on the parameters of reasonableness so that the objectives of IBC of time-bound resolution is not diluted and the interest of either of the parties involved is not prejudicially affected in any manner. The question of condoning any delay in refiling would have to be seen in the context of the explanation offered to find out whether the reasons cited were beyond the control of the Applicant and all efforts were made to overcome the delay with due diligence and utmost despatch.

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